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T151 PGP

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,931 mi
Last recorded123,931 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 PGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise heatshield loose

advise offside front tyre badly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2013 123,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise heatshield loose

advise offside front tyre badly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise offside front tyre perishing

advise rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 16 Jul 2011

front tyres getting lowon tread

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,562 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,215 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 101,215 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 98,871 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 98,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 87,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 87,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 74,934 miles

offside front shock insert has play in it

Pass 3 Oct 2005 63,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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T151 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T151 PGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T151 PGP registered?

T151 PGP is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T151 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 PGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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